Jessica
Pronunciation: [ j-EHS-ihk-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Jessica is also used as a girl name, ranked #574.
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About the Name Jessica
Jessica is a boy name .
Is Jessica a boy or girl name? Jessica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,613 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #574. Jessica is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jessica is currently ranked #39,613 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jessica include Jes, Jey, Jesie, and Jessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessica include Jesse, Jessie, Jessiah, Jess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.